Crochet Textured Bobble Drawstring Bucket Bag Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight yarn (approx. 300 yards) in a muted color of your choice
• 5.0 mm (H) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Measuring tape

Abbreviations:

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• dc - double crochet
• sl st - slip stitch
• bobble - bobble stitch (5 dc in the same stitch, pull all together on the last yarn over)

Pattern Instructions:

Base of the Bag

1. Ch 4, join with sl st to form a ring.
2. Round 1: Ch 1, 6 sc in ring (6).
3. Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12).
4. Round 3: (1 sc, 2 sc in next) around (18).
5. Round 4: (2 sc, 2 sc in next) around (24).
6. Continue increasing in the same pattern until there are 60 stitches in total.

Body of the Bag

1. Round 1: Sc in each stitch around for 7 rounds.
2. Round 8: (1 bobble, 1 sc) around.
3. Repeat round 8 until the body measures approximately 9 inches in height.

Top of the Bag

1. Switch to sc only, work for 4 rounds to create a sturdy opening.
2. Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each stitch around.
3. Round 2: Ch 1, sc in each stitch around, join with sl st.

Drawstring Casing

1. Ch 60 for the drawstring.
2. To finish, weave the drawstring through the top round of the bag and add tassels to both ends for a decorative touch.

Finishing:

Weave in any loose ends and enjoy your beautiful new crochet drawstring bucket bag!